The programme opened with formal addresses by Island Secretary Malvern Dijkshoorn, Island Governor Alida Francis, followed by remarks from Island Commissioner of Personnel Affairs Rechelline Leerdam. These contributions set the direction for the day and reflected on organisational performance.
A motivational address was then delivered by world champion speaker Craig Valentine, with a focus on leadership, communication, and performance.
The Assembly then moved into departmental planning. Directors and unit managers presented their year plans, outlining objectives, planned activities, and expected results. Presentations were delivered by the Cabinet of the Island Governor, the Transport Directorate, Executive Support Office (BBO), Business Operations and Customer Service, the Social Domain, and Economy, Nature and Infrastructure (ENI), followed by a presentation by the programme managers of the Region Deal outlining programme priorities and planned activities for the coming period.
Throughout the Assembly, civil servants were able to ask questions and seek clarification. The executive council was actively engaged, providing responses from an executive level and supporting answers to questions within their respective portfolios.
The day concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Island Commissioner of Finance Reuben Merkman.
The Statia Government considers the General Assembly a key governance forum to ensure alignment between executive direction, departmental planning, and delivery. The outcomes of the session provide a clear basis for the year ahead, as the organisation continues to serve the people of Statia.
